ENERGY SISTEM P2350 User Manual

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User Manual

PRECAUTIONS

We strongly recommend reading the points below before operating this product.

≥ Back up the data periodically to another safe media. Under no circumstances there is any liability

regarding to data damage or loss in a HDD.

≥ Do not place the player near devices that emit strong magnetic fields. It may cause data damage

or loss on the HDD.

≥ Do not disassemble or remodel the device. It may cause damage and/or data loss to the player.
≥ Do not power off the device while a file is playing.
≥ Do not let the player drop or shock: the HDD may suffer unrecoverable data loss or even render it

unusable.

≥ Do not use the device under heavy moisture or wet conditions. If any liquid gets in contact with

P2350 unplug the power right away.

≥ Do not touch P2350 with wet hands. It may cause electric shock.
≥ The power outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
≥ In hot environments take care of the temperature reached by P2350 because it can overheat if

used for long time. The device may stop to preserve integrity in such conditions but if you force
P2350 to continue working it may cause damage and/or data loss to the unit.

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1. MEDIA

1.1. INTERNAL HARD DISK

Follow step-by-step the points below for a successful setup. Notice that some steps may vary
depending on the operating system.

1.1.1. Drive Installation

Unplug P2350 from mains supply before starting the hard disk installation.

1. Press the lateral buttons at the same time

to slide out the hard disk tray.

2. Fit the hard disk inside the bracket in the

right position.

3. Turn the two latches to secure the hard

disk in place.

4. Connect the SATA cables and slide in

carefully the hard disk tray to the original
position. Make sure that the lateral
buttons are properly adjusted.

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1.1.2. Connection with computer

P2350 can cummunicate at USB1.1 (12Mbps) or USB2.0 (480Mbps) speed with the computer. It is
recommended to use USB2.0 which allows faster transfer rates. If your computer has a mix of USB1.1
and USB2.0 ports read the corresponding manual to be able to select the appropriate port.

1.1.3. Device detection

Windows 98SE

In Windows 98SE, install the device driver included in the CD-ROM.
You can also download the driver at www.energysistem.com.

1. Run setup.exe file before connecting P2350.

2. Reboot after finishing installation.

3. Connect P2350 to the computer. An ‘Add New Hardware’ procedure will start; follow the

suggested steps.

4. Check that the hard disk drive inside the player is listed on the ‘Device Manager’ tab.

Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X, Linux

This operating systems have built-in support for external USB hard disks so you don’t need to install
any driver.
To prevent file system corruption remember to follow the correct steps when disconnecting P2350
from the computer:

≥ Windows: Use the ‘Safely remove hardware’ procedure.
≥ Mac OS: Discard the corresponding Desktop icon into Trash Bin before disconnecting P2350 from

USB port.

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1.1.4. Partitioning and Formatting Hard Disk Drive

Newly purchased hard disks are not usually formatted or partitioned. Non-formatted hard disks
cannot be detected by P2350; if so, follow the steps below to make it usable by P2350.

1. The HDD format tool is located in Setup

> System > HDD Format

2. To avoid mistakes and the loss of

valuable files you have to confirm the
formatting directive.

3. This step allows to specify the size of

the FAT32 and NTFS partitions. Note
that the FAT32 partition is required but
the NTFS not.

4. This is the last confirmation before

the actual formatting takes place.
Once started, wait about 2 minutes for
completion.

5. Once finished this message will appear.

Press OK to reboot.

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1.2. USB DEVICES

Connect USB devices to the USB2.0 host port.

Caution
Some USB devices (particularly USB-powered 2.5” hard disks) require more electric power than the
500mA specified in the USB standard. In this case, use the separate power adapter which should
accompany the power-demanding device.

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1.3. NETWORK

Directly play your network-stored multimedia files (streaming).
Streaming allows you to playback the files without copying them first so they are available as soon as
you have them at your computer.

1.3.1. Connection types

Wired Ethernet LAN

≥ Direct connection with computer

The computer must have an Ethernet connection and the cable used must be a crossover cable.

≥ Connection through switch/hub

In this case the cable used to connect P2350 with a hub/switch must not be a crossover one.
Note: The above instructions may change due to the MDI/MDI-X switching feature that some devices
have.

Wi-Fi Connection (through optional USB-Wi-Fi adapter)
If the wireless connection drops frequently then try to minimize the obstacles or distance between
P2350 and computer or wireless Access Point.

1.3.2. File sharing

Windows XP

At the PC select the folder you want to share,
right click and choose ‘Sharing and security’.